Lupin Free Classic Green Beans Almondine
Fresh green beans get the royal treatment here — blanched until vivid and crisp-tender, then tossed in a skillet of nutty browned butter with toasted almonds, sliced garlic, and a bright hit of lemon juice. The whole dish comes together in just a few simple steps, and the result is something that feels genuinely elegant without requiring much effort at all. Browning the butter before adding the almonds is the real secret move, layering in a deep, toasty richness that makes every bite taste like it came from a proper restaurant kitchen. A finishing squeeze of lemon and optional zest cuts right through the richness and keeps things lively. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of that legume-family ingredient — no swaps or substitutions needed, just clean, straightforward pantry staples doing their job beautifully. It works equally well as a weeknight side or a showstopper on a holiday table, and the combination of textures — silky beans, crunchy almonds, golden garlic — makes it genuinely hard to stop eating.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the blanching water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes. Drain through a colander and immediately spread on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter turns a light golden-brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
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